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ARMENPRESS
11 October, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN,OCTOBER 11,ARMENPRESS: Armenian-Americans for Mitt Romney
launches coalition works to assist US Presidential Republican Nominee
Mitt Romney in November 6 Presidential Elections and expect him
to support them over Armenian issues solution. Taniel Koushakjian
Armenian-Americans for Mitt Romney collation manager came forth with
commentaries. Armenpress had an interview with Taniel Koushakjian
collation manager over the scheduled meeting with US Presidential
Nominees and the envisaging of Armenian issues with them.
-Armenian Community has expressed willingness to meet USA Incumbent
President Barack Obama and Presidential Nominee, Republican Mitt
Romney. Have they somehow recalled to your suggestion?
Despite repeated requests by Armenian-American community leaders,
such as the Armenian Assembly of America, Armenian National Committee
and AGBU among others, President Obama and Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton have not met with them. While some members of the
Armenian-American community have met Governor Romney on the campaign
trail, there has not been a formal request for community leaders to
meet with him. Both us, Armenian-Americans for Mitt Romney Coalition,
and the Armenian National Committee have requested a statement from
Governor Romney on Armenian issues.
-What expectations does Armenian Community have from Mitt Romney and
Barack Obama? Whom our compatriots favor more?
Like all Americans, we expect leadership, honesty and values from our
elected officials. When it comes to Armenian issues, President Obama
failed to live up to his campaign pledge to acknowledge the Armenian
Genocide as President. That calls into question his honesty. President
Obama's nomination and subsequent recess appoint of Matthew Bryza
to serve as Ambassador to Azerbaijan was opposed by Senators of his
own party, not to mention many Armenian-Americans. That calls into
question his ability to lead. And the silence of President Obama
on the destruction, confiscation and profiteering of Christian
Armenian religious properties by the Turkish Government as well as
Azerbaijans completed destruction of Armenian Khachkars at Old Julfa,
call into question his values. Based on discussions with various
Armenian-Americans, most sharing their disappointment and converted
support of Governor Romney, it looks like the Armenian-American
community is leaning toward the Republican nominee. However, in
the absence of a formal statement from Governor Romney's campaign
on Armenian issues, it will be more difficult to fully convert and
turn out Armenian voters for him. What Armenian Community expected
from President Obama that he failed to implement? Live up to his
campaign pledge to recognize the Armenian Genocide as President,
Open the Turkish-Armenian border, Advance a peaceful settlement of
the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict through the , OSCE Minsk Group on the
basis of international law, self-determination of , peoples and the
reality on the ground, Maintain parity in military aid to Armenia
and Azerbaijan.
-Is the number of Armenian Genocide supporters expected to increase
in the House of Representatives?
This will only be known after Election Day. As it stands today the
Congressional Caucus on Armenian issues has 136 Members, while the
Congressional Turkish Caucus boasts 150. Both sides are expected to
loose about a dozen members, including many who have already announced
retirement, candidacy for other office, or who fell victim to the once
a decade Congressional redistricting process. Based on an analysis from
January the Armenian Caucus was set to loose 9 Members of Congress
and the Turkish Caucus was set to loose 7, but there have been more
announced retirements, and a few incumbents who lost their primary
election, such as pro-Turkey Jean Schmidt (R-OH) who lost to a Tea
Party challenger.
-What expectations do you have on Armenian Genocide recognition from
US Presidential nominees, especially in connection with Mitt Romney
you are favoring?
Armenian-Americans expect the President of the United States to
assist the government of Turkey to end its blockade of Armenia;
Armenian-Americans expect the President of the United States to ensure
that the foreign policy of the US reflects appropriate understanding
and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic
cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating
to the Armenian Genocide. We also expect the President of the United
States to advance Turkish acknowledgement of the Armenian Genocide;
Armenian-Americans expect a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict based on the principles of democracy and self-determination
of people; Armenian-Americans expect closer cooperation between the
US-Armenia on issues related to social, economic and military spheres.
-What kind of questions will be raised in the launched meetings with
both Mr. Obama and Mr. Romney?
We look forward to the opportunity to discuss these issues directly
with winner of the November 6 elections.
Interview by Mary Khalatyan
>>From right in the photo is Taniel Koushakjian with Paul Ryan,
Republican US vice-presidential candidate.
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ARMENPRESS
11 October, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN,OCTOBER 11,ARMENPRESS: Armenian-Americans for Mitt Romney
launches coalition works to assist US Presidential Republican Nominee
Mitt Romney in November 6 Presidential Elections and expect him
to support them over Armenian issues solution. Taniel Koushakjian
Armenian-Americans for Mitt Romney collation manager came forth with
commentaries. Armenpress had an interview with Taniel Koushakjian
collation manager over the scheduled meeting with US Presidential
Nominees and the envisaging of Armenian issues with them.
-Armenian Community has expressed willingness to meet USA Incumbent
President Barack Obama and Presidential Nominee, Republican Mitt
Romney. Have they somehow recalled to your suggestion?
Despite repeated requests by Armenian-American community leaders,
such as the Armenian Assembly of America, Armenian National Committee
and AGBU among others, President Obama and Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton have not met with them. While some members of the
Armenian-American community have met Governor Romney on the campaign
trail, there has not been a formal request for community leaders to
meet with him. Both us, Armenian-Americans for Mitt Romney Coalition,
and the Armenian National Committee have requested a statement from
Governor Romney on Armenian issues.
-What expectations does Armenian Community have from Mitt Romney and
Barack Obama? Whom our compatriots favor more?
Like all Americans, we expect leadership, honesty and values from our
elected officials. When it comes to Armenian issues, President Obama
failed to live up to his campaign pledge to acknowledge the Armenian
Genocide as President. That calls into question his honesty. President
Obama's nomination and subsequent recess appoint of Matthew Bryza
to serve as Ambassador to Azerbaijan was opposed by Senators of his
own party, not to mention many Armenian-Americans. That calls into
question his ability to lead. And the silence of President Obama
on the destruction, confiscation and profiteering of Christian
Armenian religious properties by the Turkish Government as well as
Azerbaijans completed destruction of Armenian Khachkars at Old Julfa,
call into question his values. Based on discussions with various
Armenian-Americans, most sharing their disappointment and converted
support of Governor Romney, it looks like the Armenian-American
community is leaning toward the Republican nominee. However, in
the absence of a formal statement from Governor Romney's campaign
on Armenian issues, it will be more difficult to fully convert and
turn out Armenian voters for him. What Armenian Community expected
from President Obama that he failed to implement? Live up to his
campaign pledge to recognize the Armenian Genocide as President,
Open the Turkish-Armenian border, Advance a peaceful settlement of
the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict through the , OSCE Minsk Group on the
basis of international law, self-determination of , peoples and the
reality on the ground, Maintain parity in military aid to Armenia
and Azerbaijan.
-Is the number of Armenian Genocide supporters expected to increase
in the House of Representatives?
This will only be known after Election Day. As it stands today the
Congressional Caucus on Armenian issues has 136 Members, while the
Congressional Turkish Caucus boasts 150. Both sides are expected to
loose about a dozen members, including many who have already announced
retirement, candidacy for other office, or who fell victim to the once
a decade Congressional redistricting process. Based on an analysis from
January the Armenian Caucus was set to loose 9 Members of Congress
and the Turkish Caucus was set to loose 7, but there have been more
announced retirements, and a few incumbents who lost their primary
election, such as pro-Turkey Jean Schmidt (R-OH) who lost to a Tea
Party challenger.
-What expectations do you have on Armenian Genocide recognition from
US Presidential nominees, especially in connection with Mitt Romney
you are favoring?
Armenian-Americans expect the President of the United States to
assist the government of Turkey to end its blockade of Armenia;
Armenian-Americans expect the President of the United States to ensure
that the foreign policy of the US reflects appropriate understanding
and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic
cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating
to the Armenian Genocide. We also expect the President of the United
States to advance Turkish acknowledgement of the Armenian Genocide;
Armenian-Americans expect a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict based on the principles of democracy and self-determination
of people; Armenian-Americans expect closer cooperation between the
US-Armenia on issues related to social, economic and military spheres.
-What kind of questions will be raised in the launched meetings with
both Mr. Obama and Mr. Romney?
We look forward to the opportunity to discuss these issues directly
with winner of the November 6 elections.
Interview by Mary Khalatyan
>>From right in the photo is Taniel Koushakjian with Paul Ryan,
Republican US vice-presidential candidate.
Viewed 284 times